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Grow Chest

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Lucky you:
Men who are going to get chest hair get it in the late teens and early twenties. The amount varies tremendously from man to men, and different women have different preferences. Hairier men tend to go bald sooner, but a hairy chest will make many smoother men jealous. Shave it? Style it? It's your body -- i hope you enjoy what you've got.
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Most guys can:
About 95% of men eventually grow some chest hair, usually by age 20 and often earlier. It's entirely your genes, as long as you're normally masculinized (i.e., your sexual function is all-systems-go). If you're naturally smooth, you're much less likely to go bald, and many (most?) women in the us say they prefer it. Paul newman, best chest of his era, had no chest hair.
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It is genetic and-:
Hormonal. Some people are programmed genetically to have chest hair while others not. American Indians are relatively deficient in chest hair, but have normal male testosterone levels. Of course low testosterone is a factor. That is easily checked. If low, applying gels or creams of testosterone may help. The counterpoint is that many men shave chest hair!
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It's genetic:
If you're normally masculinized by your hormones, whether you get chest hair (and 95% of men in the us do) is entirely a function of your genes. Almost all men envy a guy with a hairy pelt, but most women say they prefer smooth, top hollywood stars shave it fof, and hairy guys go bald much sooner than others. Enjoy whatever the genetic lottery gave you. Paul 'best chest' newman had no chest hair.
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Genetics:
About 5% of men never grow chest hair and have relatively thin beards. Many (maybe most) women in the us say they prefer this, and such guys are the least likely to get male pattern baldness. Paul newman had no chest hair and was the first hollywood man with really good muscle definition to go shirtless in the movies. It didn't bother him. Enjoy who you are.
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There really isn't:
Topical minoxidil isn't very effective; it's pricey and you'd need to use it for life. About 5% of US guys are completely smooth, and also have thin beards and don't go bald. Many women say they prefer this, and many "hunks" shave there. Paul Newman, the first "ripped" actor, had zero chest. Your physical fitness, which is completely under your control, overrides where you do and don't have hair.
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Nothing:
Your ability to grow chest hair in response to testosterone is totally genetic. About 5% of men in the US never get chest hair. Such guys generally have sparse beard growth and usually don't get any male pattern baldness. Many women claim they prefer this and most male models shave their chests. Paul Newman (photo) had no chest hair. Stay well-muscled and you'll look great, smooth or not.
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Why?:
There is no known safe approach in getting more hair on the chest. The question you need to ask is why would you want that? If you believe that this will make you more virile-appearing, you should first poll the gender you are attractive to whether this is really a desirable feature. In fact, many people with hairy chest actually want to get the hair removed.
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Based on weight now:
If you are very obese, you will lose more weight on such a low caloriediet, than if you are only 10 lbs overweight. You need a deficit of 3500 calories to lose 1 lb. We usually recommend 250 cal worth of exercise, and 250 calorie reduction in food intake, .
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Ingrown hair:
It seems that shaving is causing ingrown hairs. The shaved hairs with sharp ends cutsback into the skin so when hair starts to growing back it itches and can cause a "bumps" You may have to . Increase frequency of shaving. and change you hair removal technique:
1 .Try hair clippers .2 waxing 3.threading and 4.laser hair removal ( best option)
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It's your choice:
Nowadays, many men shave their chests -- in Hollywood, it seems to be the norm. It's perfectly safe -- do it after a good shower with soap. You're probably too young to have it removed -- there may be someone special in your future who likes what Nature gave you.
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It is individual:
Usually for boys, there will be the beginning of hair growth in the immediate pre-pubertal years of 11-12. Pubic hair will become obvious, then arm pit hair and then facial hair. Chest hair in my opinion is usually later. Depending on genetic make up, you may have a lot or a little in these areas. Chest hair is very independent. Some men essentailly never have chest hair.
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See endocrineologist:
You may have hypogonadism and your testicles are not producing any or enough testosterone. The level can easily be checked. If you do have this you may have chubby cheeks, enlarged breasts, no pubic or armpit hair. If the testosterone level is low it can be easily replaced with injections, gels and patches .
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Probabely normal:
It is not abnormal to have hair grow on the side of your chest at age of 18.Hair follicle is the pore from which hair grows.Inside the follicle ,beneath the skin lays the root and the bulb,that is where hair growth begins.Surrounding each hair follicle is arrector pilli muscle,which can cause goose bumps,and it may look white
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Surgery referral:
The exact cause of a benign tumors is often unknown. There can at times be problems with benign tumors due to pressure on surrounding organs. Also, the diagnosis is not for certain without a pathological exam. I strongly encourage you to go to a medical clinic and ask the examining physician to set up a consultation with a surgeon who may advise you to have these growths surgically removed.
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Growth:
this is not really related. Depending on several factors, genetics being the biggest determinant, growth can continue into the mid-teen years for males. A little bit of chest or facial hair won't determine if there is more growth potential. Talk with your pediatrician who can review your growth chart with you.
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Shaved hair grows:
back and then feels stiff, like beard hair on your fact. This is the case w/everyone. For comfort reasons and to avoid infection, I would not wax or shave the chest. Focus on being neat and clean and a good person. That is far more attractive than no check hair. Trim near shirt opening w/clippers if that helps you look neat. Peace and good helath.
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Snake oil sales.:
Creams, oils, topicals, exercise... None of these snake oil products will do anything. Don't waste your money or time. Short of surgery there isn't anything you can do to change size.
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Node near heart OK:
The node in the picture (arrow) is too big and therefor worrisome, but a small node or two are often found there. The heart is the big grey blob in the center.
Lymph nodes can be almost anywhere, but are not normally seen in or very near the brain or spinal cord.
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YES IT CAN:
Yes it can, it depends on what the lesions are from.Radiologist can not make such a mistake.A clear lung on chest xray can not be nd same is tru about multiple lesions which develop within a month.You have to follow up this with your doctor to find out what is the cause of these multiple lesions in lung
it may be due to infection or some kind of tumors.It definitely needs to be investigated furthe.
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Short of breath:
Lots of reasons for this, heart and lung are the most worrisome. You should go see a doctor for an exam. Just based on your age, I would presume more likely lungs than heart, but both can be serious. See a doctor.
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Adolescence:
I believe your hair growth pattern corresponds with the typical hormonal changes in your body at this age. Certain nationalities tend to have more hair than others. This pattern would fall in the normal realm in a lot of cases
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?Tall ?:
Your parents have the most influence on your final height.A simple height projection is calculated from theirs.Males are expected to reach the average of their parents height + 2.5 in.Which would be 5'11".The actual growth is determined by growth centers in your long bones.An x-ray of your wrist/hand can be assessed for bone maturity.If yours were like a 14 -16 yo you will grow taller, if 18, you a.
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